Kanishka's Kolkata

Kanishka's Kolkata Founded by Dilip & Nandita Raja, Kanishka's Kolkata is a pioneer of contemporary hand block printing and handloom weaving in India for over five decades.

Kanishka’s (founded in 1970) is known for its use of unique traditional techniques of producing handloom & block printed sarees and textiles. Every process in the making of its products is completely manual using skilled craftsmen. In early 1980’s Kanishka’s set up its first handloom unit in Orissa. Today it has weaving units in Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa.

Kanishka's products are also exported to US, Japan and France. Kanishka’s has been a pioneer in modern handblock printing and handloom weaving textiles for nearly 4 decades in India. The Kanishka’s brand stands for the highest sense of aesthetics and design sensibilities in its specialty field of hand block printing and handloom textiles all over the world. Today the brand extends itself into four distinct lines: Kanishka's Sarees, Kora by Kanishka's (its pret line for women), Kanishka's Mens and most recently Kanishka's Kids.

There is something irresistible about contrast done well. In this saree, the rich glow of yellow silk finds its perfect ...
16/07/2026

There is something irresistible about contrast done well. In this saree, the rich glow of yellow silk finds its perfect counterpoint in Kanishka's signature block printed borders and pallu where every motif is placed thoughtfully and with precision. The bold monochrome borders anchor the warmth of the yellow silk, giving the saree a striking visual rhythm that is equal parts artistic and sophisticated.

Find the saree that feels unmistakably yours at Kanishka's. Crafted to be worn, remembered and returned to, time and again.

When rivers meet, colours converse. The beauty of a Ganga Yamuna border lies in contrast. Traditionally woven with borde...
14/07/2026

When rivers meet, colours converse. The beauty of a Ganga Yamuna border lies in contrast. Traditionally woven with borders in colours different from the body of the saree, it draws its name from the meeting of the Ganga and the Yamuna, where two distinct currents flow together, each retaining its own identity while creating something richer as one.

Here the muted borders lend this olive green Tussar saree a beautiful depth. It does not overpower. It elevates. The soft interplay of earthy tones bring to mind rain-washed greenery after a long shower, fresh, luminous and full of life. With its understated printed borders and the natural texture of Tussar, this is a saree that celebrates restraint, craftsmanship and timeless elegance in every fold.

Discover the grace of handwoven stories at Kanishka's. Some weaves don't just dress you. They stay with you.

Some sarees seem to belong outdoors. Against sunlit walls, beneath flowering branches and under skies that shift from br...
11/07/2026

Some sarees seem to belong outdoors. Against sunlit walls, beneath flowering branches and under skies that shift from bright to grey without warning, an Orissa cotton finds its place with remarkable ease. Light on the body and rich in character, it carries the landscape it comes from.

Woven on traditional handlooms by the weaving communities of Odisha, tribal cotton sarees are known for their distinctive borders and pallus, often adorned with motifs inspired by nature, folklore and everyday life. This off-white weave, finished with a bold blue border and an embroidered tribal pallu, celebrates that heritage while feeling completely at home in the present. Some weaves are beautiful because they follow trends. Others endure because they never need to.

Come discover handlooms that you'll reach for again and again. Visit Kanishka's and take home a saree that will be loved long after the season has changed.

There is something deeply reassuring about coming back to a handloom cotton saree. Not because it demands attention but ...
09/07/2026

There is something deeply reassuring about coming back to a handloom cotton saree. Not because it demands attention but because it never has to. Woven by hand, every saree carries the quiet precision of a craft perfected over generations. This off-white weave, finished with a striking black temple border, is proof that restraint can be every bit as captivating as ornamentation.

This is the time of year when the weather can't quite make up its mind. Sunny one hour, overcast the next, with rain always a possibility. And that's exactly where a handloom cotton belongs. Light, breathable and endlessly elegant, it's the saree you reach for without thinking, knowing it will feel just as right, whatever the day might bring. Some sarees are worn for an occasion. Others become a part of who you are.

Discover handloom classics that stay with you for years, not seasons. Visit Kanishka's and find the saree that will become your forever favourite.

Monsoon has a way of making us reach for stories woven into cloth. This maroon Telia cotton saree, adorned with intricat...
06/07/2026

Monsoon has a way of making us reach for stories woven into cloth. This maroon Telia cotton saree, adorned with intricate Ikkat, is one such story.

Traditionally, Telia weaving is celebrated for its distinctive yarn preparation, where the threads are treated with oil (tel) before weaving to create a fabric that's remarkably soft, breathable and full of character. Pair that with the painstaking precision of Ikkat where every yarn is resist-dyed before it is woven into place and every motif becomes a triumph of planning, patience and extraordinary craftsmanship. Achieving such crisp Ikkat patterns on soft Telia cotton is no small feat, making each saree as rare as it is beautiful. Rich as rain-soaked earth and timeless in its artistry, this is a saree that doesn't just complement the season, it belongs to it.

Step into Kanishka's or explore our website www.kanishkas.in to discover fresh inspiration, because every season deserves a saree that feels unforgettable.

When a fabric is this light, every movement becomes part of its story. Crepe has a charm of its own. Feather-light, beau...
03/07/2026

When a fabric is this light, every movement becomes part of its story. Crepe has a charm of its own. Feather-light, beautifully fluid and very comfortable, it lends every drape a sense of effortless grace. Finished with our signature all-over block prints, this black Crepe saree is made to be worn and loved.

Wrapped in the depth of blue, framed by the confidence of red. A block-printed silk saree that celebrates heritage with ...
01/07/2026

Wrapped in the depth of blue, framed by the confidence of red. A block-printed silk saree that celebrates heritage with effortless grace, woven for moments that deserve to be remembered.

Some places exist on a map. Others are created by what we wear. Draped in deep blue with a printed border and pallu in s...
29/06/2026

Some places exist on a map. Others are created by what we wear. Draped in deep blue with a printed border and pallu in soft aqua, this chiffon saree carries the easy charm of a Mediterranean afternoon. Chiffon flows with every step, catches every breeze and lends an effortless grace that feels made for summer days. You don’t need a seaside escape to capture that feeling. Sometimes, all it takes is the right saree, a sunlit lane and the city you already call home.

Wherever this summer finds you, let Kanishka’s dress your journey. We would love to see where your favourite drape takes you.

There are afternoons that ask nothing of us except a comfortable chair, a good book and enough time to lose ourselves in...
26/06/2026

There are afternoons that ask nothing of us except a comfortable chair, a good book and enough time to lose ourselves in both. This red silk saree feels made for such moments. Its vibrant hue brings a burst of life to long summer days, while the delicate hand block prints scattered across the weave lend it a sense of artistry that reveals itself slowly, page by page, glance by glance. The silk drapes with effortless grace, catching the light just enough to remind you that elegance need not announce itself loudly.

Framed by a striking border, this saree carries the warmth of tradition and the freshness of a season in full bloom. It is the kind of saree that transforms an ordinary afternoon into something memorable.

Some stories are read. Some are worn. This one stays with you long after the last page is turned. Drop in and discover timeless handwoven treasures like this at Kanishka's.

Some sarees carry colour. Others carry a mood. This mustard crepe saree, alive with intricate all-over block prints, fee...
23/06/2026

Some sarees carry colour. Others carry a mood. This mustard crepe saree, alive with intricate all-over block prints, feels like a walk through an artist's sketchbook brought gently to life. The fluidity of crepe lends it a graceful drape that moves with ease, while the hand-blocked motifs speak of a craft shaped by patience, precision and generations of skilled hands.

The warmth of mustard finds a beautiful companion in the rich crimson border, creating a palette that feels both rooted and radiant. It is a saree that catches the eye from afar and reveals its finer details with every closer glance.

For days that call for effortless elegance and timeless craft, there is always a handwoven story waiting to be worn. Visit Kanishka's and discover sarees that celebrate colour, craftsmanship and individuality in equal measure.

Address

2/1 Hindustan Road
Kolkata
700029

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 8pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8pm
Friday 10:30am - 8pm
Saturday 10:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+919836028484

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